Faema Prestige Plus A2 Tall Espresso Machine | Automatic

A Modern Take on a Classic

The Faema PRESTIGE Plus updates the iconic 1970s design with a sleek, modern finish. It retains the signature thermal system, but with enhanced flexibility, users can adjust the temperature externally via knobs on the cup warmer for each group, ensuring consistent beverage quality. It blends nostalgic appeal with advanced performance for a truly unique machine.

Advanced Technology for Exceptional Performance

The PRESTIGE plus boasts a traditional thermal system with external temperature adjustment via knobs on the cup warmer, ensuring consistent beverage quality. Its new brass filter holders with a “soft touch” handle provide excellent ergonomics, while the chrome-plated steel insert enhances its aesthetics. The innovative micrometric spout ensures precision brewing, and the screw mechanism on the portafilter offers a smooth, efficient drink production experience.

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Faema Prestige Plus Technical Data

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Features

Thermal Balance System/Thermodrive: A thermal balancing system designed to regulate the water temperature by blending water heated by the heat exchanger with mains water (compatible with thermosiphonic systems). It features an Adjustable Thermic control knob, allowing precise adjustments to the water temperature as needed.

Smartboiler: A system designed to manage the energy stored in the boiler, ensuring a continuous and constant supply of steam and water, even during intensive machine use.

Perfect Grinding System (PGS): A system that automatically adjusts the coffee grind for optimal results.

Barista Drive System (BDS): An integrated system that maintains seamless communication between the machine and the grinder doser, ensuring consistent performance.

Energy Saving Mode: Software that reduces the boiler pressure when the machine is not used for brewing coffee for an extended period, conserving energy.

Cup4You: CUP4YOU is an innovative application that enables unique interaction with our X range of fully automatic machines. It can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

AutoSteam: A device that allows for the heating and frothing of large quantities of milk without manual intervention. The two-selection version lets you pre-select two recipes.

Specifications of the Faema Prestige Plus A2 Tall

Faema Prestige Plus vs La Marzocco Linea PB: The UK’s Best High-Volume Workhorse?

When you are scouting for the best commercial espresso machine for a high-traffic UK site, you aren't just buying a brewer; you are investing in the heart of your business. In the competitive landscape of the British high street, the La Marzocco Linea PB and the Faema Prestige Plus are the two names that consistently top the shortlist.

Both are heavy-duty professional coffee machines, but they cater to different styles of service. Here is how they stack up in a real-world, high-volume environment.

The Challenger: Faema Prestige Plus

The Faema Prestige Plus is a versatile powerhouse that appeals to owners who want a mix of iconic Italian design and modern thermosiphonic technology.

• Adjustable Thermal Balancing: This is the "killer feature." While many multigroup espresso machines have a fixed temperature, the Prestige Plus allows baristas to calibrate the heat on each individual group head. It’s ideal for shops that serve a classic espresso alongside a delicate light-roast guest coffee.

• Built for Speed: With its Smart Boiler technology, the machine manages steam and hot water levels to prevent pressure drops during the morning rush.

• Energy Efficiency: For UK businesses looking to lower overheads, the eco-mode software makes this one of the most sustainable choices in the high-volume coffee machine category.

The Icon: La Marzocco Linea PB

The Linea PB is the gold standard for specialty coffee shops in the UK. It is the refined successor to the classic Linea Classic, designed to be the ultimate reliable workhorse.

• Dual Boiler Precision: Because it uses separate boilers for brewing and steaming, the thermal stability is unmatched. Even during a 200-cup-per-hour peak, the brew temperature won't budge.

• Integrated Scales (ABR): The optional Auto Brew Ratio technology is a game-changer for workflow. By weighing the liquid in the cup rather than just timing the shot, it ensures every flat white tastes identical, regardless of who is behind the bar.

• Industry Reliability: In the UK, spare parts and qualified technicians for La Marzocco machines are incredibly easy to find, ensuring minimal downtime for your business.

Which machine is right for your café?

If you are looking for a versatile espresso machine that offers customisation and looks stunning on a counter, the Faema Prestige Plus is an incredible value proposition. It’s a "barista’s machine" that rewards those who like to tweak their extraction.

However, if your priority is high-volume consistency and you want a machine with the highest resale value in the UK, the La Marzocco Linea PB remains the undisputed king of the coffee industry.

About the Brand: Faema

Since 1945, Faema has defined the pinnacle of Italian espresso through a blend of iconic design and engineering breakthroughs. Most famous for introducing the E61 group head, the standard-bearer for thermal stability, Faema remains the choice for baristas who view coffee as both a science and a professional art.

"Expressing your art: Designing the future of coffee by anticipating the needs of the market with innovative, superior quality products." > — The Faema Mission

From the heritage-inspired E61 Jubilé and President models to the high-performance E71 GTI, Faema machines are built for consistency and elegance. Whether you are seeking a flagship commercial setup or the luxury Faemina for the home, Faema delivers a "Presidential" experience in every cup.